Description
During European Heritage Days, discover the history and heritage of Arles through a series of free guided tours.
Led by tour guides and heritage specialists, these tours explore various aspects of Arles’ rich heritage: the history of Louis Finson’s “Annunciation of Arles,” insights into Van Gogh and his work, ancient sculptures and ruins featuring Augustus and Venus, the city’s lost heritage, and the restoration of the Romanesque portal of Saint-Trophime Church.
Schedule for Saturday, September 19:
10:00 a.m. – Louis Finson’s “The Annunciation of Arles” – Duration: 1 hour
11:00 a.m. – What Do We Do with History? – Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
3:00 p.m. – A Side-by-Side Look at Augustus and Venus – Duration: 1 hour
3:30 p.m. – In Search of Lost Heritage – Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
4:00 p.m. – Maintenance of the Romanesque portal of Saint-Trophime Church: A Continuous Rebirth – Duration: 1 hour
Program for Sunday, September 20:
10:00 a.m. – Walk along the Trinquetaille Quay – Duration: 1 hour
11:00 a.m. – The Mansions Won’t Go Down Without a Fight! – Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
2:00 p.m. – History of Education in Arles, from Antiquity to the Present Day – Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
3:00 p.m. – The Venus of Arles: Anatomy of an Icon – Duration: 1 hour
3:00 p.m. – Discovering a Remarkable Mural by Jean Amado – Duration: 30 minutes
4:00 p.m. – Genealogy of a City – Duration: 2 hours
